P725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 4 Nov 21:02/31 1/8 LOBBY OF PARLIAMENT ON 2 DECEMBER Rights Now is lobbying Parliament on 2 December to call for comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation. Rights Now is a consortium of groups which believes that the Disability Discrimination Act, implemented on 2 December, does not go far enough. The lobby starts at 2.30pm until 5.30pm with speak s in the grand committe room and other facilities arranged. Contact Rights Now, c/o RADAR, 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF; tel: 0171-250 3222. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 4 Nov 21:18/18 2/8 RIGHTS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE NOW! Whethjt or not you are coming to the lobby on 2 December, why not otdet some of the new Rights Now merchandise. T-shirts, badges, stickjts and much more are available to show your support for fully comprehensive anti- discrimination legislation. Fly the flag on World AIDS Day (1 December), when the DDA comes into force T2 December) and on Intiznation1n Day of Disabled People (3 December). Contact Rights Now c/o RADAR, 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8aF. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 4 Nov 22:26/14 3/8 DISABILITY JOBS ON OFFER AT LEEDS FAIR Real jobs will bj on offer at a major Disability Jobs Fair in Leeds in December, say its organisjrs. Young disabled people aged 16-25 only are invited on Wednesday 4 December from 12 noon to 4pm. On Thursday 5 December from 10am to 4pm all disabled people are welcome at the fair in Leeds Civic Hall. Contact John Howarth, Equal Opportunities Unit, Leeds City Council, til: 0113-247 4188. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 4 Nov 22:00/01 4/8 TOYS FOR BLIND CHILDREN THIS CHR STMAS Help is now available for buying a gift for blind or partially sighted children thanks to a new toy catalgue. Produced bz the Royal National Institute for the Blind with the British Toy and Hobby Association, the catalogue lists some 100 suitable toys. The toys were chosen with the help of parents and teachers of blind children. For a free catalogue, contact RNIB Education Information Service, 224 Great Portland Street, London '1N 6AA; tel: 0171-388 1266. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 4 Nov 21:44/25 5/8 DISABILITY MANIFESTO GETS WARM WELCOME The Disbbility Manifesto launched in September has been well received bz MPs and candidates from all parties. The document drafted bz a coalition of 16 disability groups is a blueprint for policies affecting disabled people. Manifesto coordinator Rona Topaz is speaking at a Bolton event on 3 December, the International day of Disabled People. For copies of the manifesto (free to individuals), contact Rona Topaz at RADAR, tel: 0171-250 3222 ext 203. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoiliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 4 Nov 21:41/38 6/8 INTERESTED IN THEATRE SKILLS TRAINING? A geNital theatre skills course for disabled young people aged 14-16 years is looking for participants. It is being planned bz the Royal Court Young People's Theatre in west London and Graeaj Theatre Company, Europe's only disabled theatre company. They will provide a tailored course to bj accessible for as many interested people as possible. Contact Dominic Campbell, Royal Court, tel: 0181-960 4641. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 4 Nov 22:11/26 7/8 HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DISABLED PEOPLE Higher Education and Disability details provision for disabled students in mort higher education institutions. As well as institution profiles and contacts, the 1997 guide gives advice on applications, support, and entitlement to grants and benefits. There are profiles of past and present students sharing their experience. The guide is available from SKILL: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities, 336 Brixton Road, London SW: 7AA; tel: 0171-274 0565. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 4 Nov 21:12/11 8/8 NEW TRAINING COURSES FOR BLIND PEOPLE Action for Blind People is running new computing courses for blind and partially sighted people. The courses in keyboarding skills and information technology cater for all skill levels. Assistance is provided in job search, work placements and career development. Contact Action for Blind People, 23-42 Murdock Street, London SE15 1LW; tel: 0171-635 7483; fax: 0171-277 9093. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day Coeliac